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Best 15 politically or socially conscious tracks from Africa and the African Diaspora

Music, as arts in general, is never neutral. It shapes, changes, influences cultures, societies and politics. In some cases, it … More

Avit, Aziza Brahim, Bantu, Burna Boy, Fena Guti, Gael Faye, Holy Ten, Jennifer Kamikazi, Kolinga, Lous and the Yakuza, Made Kuti, Moonchild Sanelly, Muthoni Drummer Queen, Star Féminine Band

Jennifer Kamikazi – ‘Black Skin’

‘Black Skin‘ by rising Folk artist Jennifer Kamikazi is a beautiful ode to Black beauty and a critique of Eurocentric … More

Beauty, Black Skin, Jennifer Kamikazi, Tania Ilyashova

Ego Ella May – ‘Girls Don’t Always Sing About Boys’

In “Girls don’t always sing about boys” British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Ego Ella May soul- and skillfully deconstructs conceptions of … More

Ego Ella May, Gender, Girls Don't Always Sing About Boys, misconceptions

Jonah Mutono – ‘Circulation’

Jonah Mutono‘s track ‘Circulation‘ is not just another R&B track about love and a couple’s mutual desire for physical intimacy. … More

Circulation, Gerg, Jonah Mutono

Shabaka & The Ancestors – ‘Go My Heart, Go To Heaven’

The Jazz ensemble Shabaka & The Ancestors released the Akinola Davies Jr. directed visuals for the lead track of their … More

Go My Heart, Go To Heaven, Mthembu Siyabonga, Shabaka & The Ancestors, Shabaka Hutchings, We Are Sent Here By History

‘Fofoulah’ LP – Fofoulah

Fofoulah, founded in London in 2011, is a quintet whose music is build on the beats of the Sabar drums, … More

Dave Smith, Fofoulah, Johnny Brierley, Kaw Secka, Phil Stevenson, Sabar, Tom Challenger

‘Bayonet’ – Seye

Nigeria-born and Ecuador/Netherlands/UK-raised Seye (pronounced Shey-ah) delivers a fresh summer tune. ‘Bayonet‘ does not only sound like a wonderful pop … More

Bayonet, Nigeria, Seye

‘Love Call’ EP – Eric Lau & Tawiah

UK/Ghanaian artist Tawiah (‘Sealion‘) just dropped the EP ‘Love Call‘ – in collaboration with UK producer and DJ Eric Lau. … More

Eric Lau, Love Call, Starsmith, Tawiah

Okayafrica – Africa in your earbuds #51 – DJ Zach Cowie

In the 51st version of the Africa-in-your-Earbuds-Series Los Angeles-based DJ Zach Cowie (Turquoise Wisdom) provides us with a very fine … More

Africa-In-Your-Earbuds, Francis Bebey, Lijadu Sisters, William Onyeabor, Zach Cowie

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